Hey Guy's and Gal's, Over the last year or so i've been steadily making my "GO BAG" in case of an emergency. I have everything from clothes to food to a nice supply of medical stuff(bandages,needles,surgical tubing,hell even catheters!) And I wanted to get a machete but I don't want one of those cheap replica ones, and as everyone knows theres no where better to ask then F-CHAT! So can anyone help me? Cheers James Simpson EDIT: obviously google is my friend but I like to hear everyones personal opinions as well. http://www.machetespecialists.com/howtochbema.html
no i'm more worried about Zombies or running out of fuel and watching the world crumble and it turning into a 'every man for himself' kind of situation*. *currentley studying to get my restricted and un-restricted firearm's licence's.
It's called a Kukri, the standard issue weapon of the Gurkhas. I've got one of these bad boys that I inherited from my father. He'd had it since the 50s when he traded a guy for it. Well balanced, heavy and sharp as hell. Pretty much a one size fits all badass head-chopper. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Theres actually a Smith And Wesson one that is on that link I posted that look's intersting. They're far more cheaper then I thought they would be, I was prepared to spend up to a $100 to get the right one.
googled it and MEH....nothing special and flimsy in person...I wouldn't depend on it to take someone out if it had to be used for that. \Thanks for the suggestion though!
Pizza knife http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeremybrooks/2087741563/ I have no idea what this is, but, I've had it for @10 years . . . Image Unavailable, Please Login
My preferred manufacture of machetes is Tramontina from Brazil, they know how to make them. You don't need anything fancy, just a lightweight blade for swinging. I have had a very large poly handle model for quite a few years and just bought a smaller wood handled model to go with it. A kukri has it's uses but it's no replacement for a machete.
If you're looking for quality ... the you don't just want any blade. In the fixed-blade world, there are a few names that stand out, and one that stands a cut above the rest - Busse. http://www.bussecombat.com/home/index.shtml We're talking about serious knives here, with serious prices. If you weren't planning on spending $400 on a knife, you should consider Scrap Yard Knife Company, a spin-off of Busse: http://www.scrapyardknives.com/intro.htm . They're considerably cheaper than Busse because they don't pay for steel, they literally use Busse scrap metal (owners of both companies are brothers if I'm not mistaken). Swamp Rat knife company is another spin-off of Busse. I'm normally not drawn to them because I've yet to really lust for one of the sole model's they have for sale (they build and sell only 1 type of knife at a time - once done, they move on to a different knife altogether). I only mention them now because the blade they have for sale right now, the Rodent Waki, looks like an interesting piece that may serve you well: http://www.swampratknifeworks.com/ When you buy a quality knife, chopping down a tree with it and it still being razor sharp is one of the benefits you are paying for: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRnVY9qLCEE
Whoops, didn't see this earlier. No offense, but $100 doesn't get you anything made well. Hell, the simple Benchmade folder I'm carrying right now was $180. Here, Cold Steel probably makes something that fits your needs. They're no Busse, but they'll fit your price point and aren't bottom-of-the-barrel. http://www.coldsteel.com/machetes.html
I didn't think it did but seeing those prices of $30-$40 for the 'best' on that website made me think that with a $100 I should be able to get something amazing! Damn need to find more money!
Nah - to get an "amazing" or "best" ... for a fixed blade, you're easily spending $300 and up. Those are just for production knives. There are a few well-known custom knife makers that only take orders and build knives to customer specs, but now you're talking $2K and up. A good quality everyday folder will easily run between $150 and $450.
I'm confused, will you be catheterizing yourself or the zombies?? When the zombified population of the US runs out of "food" and heads north for fresh meat, your best bet is taking your Canadian self further north and hoping the zombies get brought down by the cold.
It's not nessecarily for Zombie's or running out of fuel but also a virus that wipes almost everyone else out or a natural disaster etc., I just want to be prepared and not have to worry about packing a bag when every second counts! And the medical stuff is either stuff i 'find' while family is in the hospital or given to me by doctor and nurse friends. Among the catheters I have a emergency thing for C.P.R to cover the patients mouth etc., just pretty much anything I can get that's still sterile and in it's packaging. Ya just never know!
That's what I originally thought and then saw that site...I guess i'll have to get the best I can afford right now and when I have some more cash and get the gun's/ammo/safe out of the way. Plus I LOVE shooting so it's a win/win for me. I'm planning on going with a client/friend of mine who's equally fascinated by firearms as I am for the weekend 'crash course' with the test(s) at the end. Thanks for the info and sites, Will bookmark for future use! Cheers! James Simpson
Sir, for reaching out to Zombies, I highly recommend the Barrett M107 .50 calibre rifle. Anything less is uncivilized. CW
A good machete is a useful and inexpensive tool that shouldn't be confused with large and heavy knives on the market. You should be able to be well outfitted with a couple of them for under $30. I would disagree, the muzzle blast is quite significant and becomes rather uncomfortable after a dozen or so rounds. If you were to actually have to fend off a horde of advancing zombies your effectiveness will be degraded as rifle just wears you down. In most circumstances you won't need the range of the .50 bmg, the furthest I have shot it is 500 yards and it took some doing to find a range that long. A good .308 would be a much more practical choice. Having said that, if you have the means I highly recommend picking one up
I just prefer the impact and stopping power of the .50. Not much left after taking one in the head. But, the .50 can get tiring. CW
Most good .50s have a very adequate muzzle brake on them. I've never fired a Barrett, but my shooting buddy's AR-50 had less felt recoil than my unbrake'd Remington 700 in .308. Of course, that was only if you were BEHIND the thing. If you were standing to the side of thing, the concussion stopped most bodily functions and kicked off a few unwanted ones.
Machetes are pretty standard issue here in S. Florida if you do your own yard work. I have a $30 thing I got at the orange big box store. It is patina'd, been used a lot and holds an edge fairly well. Just get a cheapy and learn how to use a stone to sharpen.
